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University of Michigan School of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Michigan School of Dentistry is a US DDS program in Ann Arbor, MI that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.70, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 109. The school holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): October 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: Rolling, final decisions March 2027.

Location
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Established
1875
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling, final decisions March 2027
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Overview

About University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS)

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, founded in 1875, is consistently ranked among the top five dental schools in the United States. Located in Ann Arbor, the school benefits from the full research and clinical infrastructure of the University of Michigan — a major AAU research university.

Michigan Dentistry is renowned for its patient-centered care model, its strong residency placement record, and its comprehensive clinical training volume.

What makes University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Michigan Dentistry's Patient-Centered Dental Education model is a nationally recognized curriculum innovation. The school's large clinical volume — one of the highest patient contact hours of any US dental school — produces graduates with exceptional clinical confidence.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum with early patient contact from Year 1 via Michigan's Patient-Centered Dental Education model. Comprehensive simulation lab training in Year 1; patient care in Years 2–4. Clinical training at Michigan Dental's large on-campus clinic and affiliated community sites.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) research strengths

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Oral biology
  • Periodontal regeneration
  • Craniofacial growth
  • Biomaterials
  • Salivary diagnostics

How the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) interview runs

Format: Virtual MMI: timed questions and scenarios with Admissions Committee members, faculty, students and staff

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) intake

Approximately 106–112 students per year.

Where University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) is

University of Michigan School of Dentistry was founded in 1875 and is based in Ann Arbor, MI.

Programmes offered:

  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Prosthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS)

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) at a glance

University of Michigan School of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.70
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size109
In-state preferenceStrong in-state preference
Interview formatMultiple mini interviews (MMI)
IntakeApproximately 106–112 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)Rolling, final decisions March 2027
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. Michigan residents have a meaningful advantage (public university in-state mission). Dental experience, academic achievement, and community involvement expected.
GPA median3.70 overall / 3.66 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.0%
Class size109
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisMichigan residency, dental experience, academic record, patient-centered care values.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 21–23 (hedged). In-state preference significant for public school. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://dent.umich.edu/education/facts-figures (retired 1-30 scale). Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://dent.umich.edu/education/academic-programs/doctor-dental-surgery/how-apply.
Specialities offeredOrthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Michigan School of Dentistry's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

Interview

How University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) interviews applicants

University of Michigan School of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatVirtual MMI: timed questions and scenarios with Admissions Committee members, faculty, students and staff
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling, final decisions March 2027
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Michigan residents have a notable advantage; out-of-state applicants need a very competitive profile. The patient-centered education model is central to Michigan's identity — show that you understand and value early patient contact and patient relationship-building in your secondary essays.
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Two questions from our US bank that match University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS)’s MMI format. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.

HardMMI · CASPerQ1

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse in the Dental Chair

A 7-year-old patient presents with multiple fractures of the anterior teeth in different stages of healing and bruising on the oral mucosa. The accompanying parent offers inconsistent explanations for the injuries. As the dentist, what are your obligations, what process do you follow, and what concerns do you have?

Likely follow-up · The parent becomes angry when you ask clarifying questions about the injuries and threatens to take the child elsewhere. How does this response affect your assessment and your actions?

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MediumMMI · Panel · CASPerQ2

Communicating Across Levels of Health Literacy

Health literacy — the ability to find, understand and use health information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions — is low for a significant proportion of American adults. In dentistry, this means many patients do not understand why caries develops, how periodontal disease progresses, or what a crown is actually doing.

Poor oral health literacy is associated with worse treatment outcomes and lower rates of preventive care utilization. How do you plan to communicate dental concepts in a way that is accessible to patients with varying levels of health literacy?

Likely follow-up · A patient says 'yes, I understand' after your root canal explanation, then calls later frightened that it needs several appointments; how do you redesign that consent conversation?

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Where University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Michigan School of Dentistry's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.
FAQ

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. Michigan residents have a meaningful advantage (public university in-state mission). Dental experience, academic achievement, and community involvement expected.

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